Antifa does not shy away from militant protest methods, including the destruction of property and sometimes physical violence."

"Critics argue the media tends to excuse violence by Antifa militants just because they are fighting white supremacists and their odious ideology."

"However, as their name indicates, Antifa focuses more on fighting far-right ideology than encouraging pro-left policy.

"Unlike the mainstream left, they do not seek to gain power through traditional channels - winning elections and passing bills into law."

"Antifa is anti-government and anti-capitalist, and their methodologies are often perceived as more closely aligned with anarchists than the mainstream left.'

"Antifa does not shy away from militant protest methods, including the destruction of property and sometimes physical violence."

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